1982 US Open

The 1982 U.S. Open was the 82rd time the tournament was played. Tom Watson outduelled Jack Nicklaus for the win.

Winner: Tom Watson, 282

Where it was played: Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California

Tournament dates: June 17-20, 1982

Leader after first round: Bill Rogers and Bruce Devlin, 70

Leader after second round: Bruce Devlin, 139

Leader after third round: Bill Rogers and Tom Watson, 212

Notable Notes: One of the famous shots in golf history happened at the 1982 U.S. Open: Tom Watson's chip-in on the 71st hole. Watson's chances appeared dead when his ball nestled down into deep rough off the green, with the green running away from him. It looked like Jack Nicklaus, who just finished a round of 69 to post 284, would win his fifth title here. But then Watson - after telling his caddie he was going to make it - pulled off what many observers at the scene thought was an impossible shot, knocking his chip into the cup. And one hole later, Watson was the winner by two over Nicklaus.